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Review: First Ascent Peak Tent
The First Ascent Peak is an extremely stable tent that can handle very strong winds. I had it pitched in near gale force winds where the rain was hitting the fly sheet so hard, it […]
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Review: First Ascent Hiker Air Pillow
“Why do a gear review on a pillow?”, you may ask. Because I regularly hear people saying, quite pleased with themselves, that they save themselves the added weight and size of a pillow by just […]
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Review: Vango Halo 300
If you’re planning on spending a lot of time camping in the rain, this is the tent you want to be in. A solid, semi-geodesic structure, trail weight of 3.89kg and true 3-person sizing, makes […]
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Review: Fire Maple Fire-FLEET Stove
The Fire Maple Fire-FLEET stove (FMS-118) is a trimmed down version of the FMS-105. At 91g lighter (37% weight reduction), it is a great option for those who love the stability of a fuel line-fed […]
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Review: Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Ultralight Tent
The first thing you notice about the Cloud Up 2 tent is how small and light it is when packed, weighing in at only 1,5kg (or 750g per person). It fits squarely in the ultralight […]
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Review: Naturehike 55 + 5L Hiking Backpack
Price: R1299.00 (at time of writing) Pros: Excellent price; Lightweight; Good suspension; Very comfortable; Thoughtful pocket design; Easy-access rain cover; Inner hydration sleeve (fits a 3L water bladder). Cons: Slight slippage on shoulder strap buckles; […]
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Review: K-Way Nerolite 3 Tent
So, you’re new to multi-day hiking and you’ve decided it’s time to invest in your own tent. You are completely overwhelmed with all the specs and everyone seems to have a different opinion. You visit […]
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Review: GSI Personal Javapress
If you’re still begrudgingly sipping on sub-par coffee when you’re on a multi-day hike, this is going to be your new favourite piece of gear out on the trail. Quick specs Price: R695 (at time […]
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Review: Fire Maple FMS-105
Like most newbie hikers, my first hiking stove was a MSR Pocket Rocket: Light, small, almost indestructible…brilliant! The only downside of cooking on a small stove sitting on top of gas canister, is that you […]